Effect of iron supplementation in healthy exclusively breastfed infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background and objectivesExclusively breastfed infants are at risk of iron deficiency due to the low iron content in breast milk. This study aims to evaluate the benefits and risks of daily oral iron supplementation on growth, cognitive outcomes, and hematologic parameters in these infants.MethodsDa...

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Main Authors: Ke Tian, Wenli Liu, Yi Huang, Rong Zhou, Yan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1587457/full
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